The room was thick with tension as the Justice League and Percy’s group stood off against each other, waiting for someone to make the first move. Harley's face twisted into a dangerous grin, but Percy could sense her frustration brewing just beneath the surface. She had led them here to keep them safe, and now the heroes had tracked them down again.

“Last warning,” the tall figure said—clearly Superman by the sheer presence he commanded. “Step aside.”

Harley leaned back in her seat, kicking her feet up on the table with a nonchalant smirk. “Oh, boy scout, you really think you’re scarin’ anyone? You want these kids, you’re gonna have to go through me.” Her voice dripped with mockery, but Percy saw her fingers twitch. She was ready for a fight.

Jason flipped his coin into the air, catching it on the back of his hand before revealing the sword that gleamed with celestial bronze in one swift motion. Ace followed his lead, Kaptopris flashing in her hand. Shadow and Percy braced for the inevitable.

The first to strike wasn’t who Percy expected.

Wonder Woman charged forward with her sword in hand, eyes locked on their group. Ace moved to counter her, but Wonder Woman’s speed was too great. Before anyone could react, the Amazon warrior’s blade found its mark—slashing across Will's chest.

The healer gasped, staggering back, clutching his wound as bright red blood seeped between his fingers. His knees buckled, and he collapsed against Shadow, who caught him before he hit the ground.

“Will!” Percy shouted, his heart racing as he saw the color drain from Will's face. Shadow lowered him gently to the floor, panic flashing across his face as he tried to stop the bleeding.

That was the trigger.

Harley's grin disappeared, replaced by a dark, murderous glare. Her eyes flashed dangerously as she stood up slowly, flipping her bat into her hand. “Oh, now you’ve done it.”

Without warning, Harley launched herself at Wonder Woman with terrifying speed, her bat swinging wildly. The Amazon barely had time to block, the impact sending her stumbling backward.

“You hurt my kid!” Harley shrieked, her voice shrill with fury. “No one hurts my kids!”

Percy’s mind raced as chaos erupted around him. Jason engaged Superman, blocking his strikes with his sword, while Ace took on a speedster who had zipped toward her in a blur. Shadow and Percy both crouched by Will’s side, trying desperately to assess the damage.

Will’s breaths were shallow, his skin cold. “I can’t… heal…” he rasped.

Percy clenched his fists, wishing he could do more. His powers had been growing weaker with each passing day in this world, and Will had already been struggling to keep up.

“Hang on, Will. Just hang on,” Percy urged, his mind frantically searching for a solution.

But there wasn’t time.

A loud crash echoed through the room as Harley and Wonder Woman's fight intensified. The Justice League was strong—too strong for them to handle at their current power levels. But Harley fought like a woman possessed, her eyes wild as she swung at anything and everything in her path.

“Get. Away. From. Them!” she screeched, landing blow after blow with enough force to send cracks through the ground.

Ace shouted in pain as she was knocked down by a blast of energy, her dagger skidding across the floor. Percy rushed over to her, helping her to her feet, but his mind was spinning. They were outmatched.